India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
An institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) based in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant with promising antibacterial and cleansing properties using natural substances.
The compound has been found to act effectively against bacterium Staphylococcus aureus responsible for skin and wound infections, and demonstrates enhanced stain removal efficiency when blended with commercial face washes.
It can be used in cosmetics and medicines and can be a replacement for artificial surfactants.
Surfactants are extensively promoted as lubricants, dispersants, and emulsifiers in several industries. Nevertheless, there is a pressing need for bio-based a...